Indian Polity MCQs – 1 ( Historical Background of Constitution)
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Indian Polity MCQs – 9 (Directive principles of state policy)
Directive principles of state policy MCQs with answers and explanations for preparation of UPSC, BPSC, UPPSC and other State PSC Examinations
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1. Directive principles of State Policy are mentioned in which part of the Indian constitution ?
(a) Part I
(b) Part VI
(c) Part VIII
(d) Part IV
Correct Answer: (d) Part IV
- The directive principles of state policy provisions are contained in part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India.
2. Concept of welfare state in Indian Constitution is included in
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Citizenship
(d) Provision of Election Commission
Correct Answer: (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
- The directive principles of state policy are the guidelines given to the central and state government of India to establish a welfare state.
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described these principles as ‘novel features’ of the Indian Constitution.
- DPSPs are borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
3. The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?
(a) Political Democracy
(b) Social Democracy
(c) Canadian Democracy
(d) Social and Economic Democracy
Correct Answer: (d) Social and Economic Democracy
- The directive principles of state policy are the constitutional instructions to the State in legislative, executive and administrative matters.
- They lay down the framework of a democratic socialist state, aiming at providing social and economic justice, and setting the path towards a welfare state.
4. Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security ?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of state policy
(c) Emergency provisions
(d) Preamble to the constitution
Correct Answer: (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
- Directive principles of state policy under article Article 51 states to promote international peace and security and maintain just and honorable relations between nations
- To foster respect for international law and treaty obligations, and to encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
5. Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principle of state policy?
- Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced laborers.
- Prohibition of consumption of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health except for medicinal purposes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
- The directive Principles instruct the state to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health by prohibiting consumption of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health except for medicinal purposes.
- Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced laborers is part of fundamental rights.
6. Which of the following statements about a uniform civil code is/are correct?
- A uniform civil code is a fundamental right of the citizens.
- The provision regarding a uniform civil code is contained in Part III of the constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
- Uniform civil code is part of directive Principles of state policy mentioned in Article 44 of part 4 of the constitution.
- Article 44 instructs the state to secure for all citizens a uniform civil code throughout the country.
- They are non-justiciable in nature.
7. Directive Principles of State Policy direct the State for which of the following?
- To minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities
- To separate judiciary from executive
- To protect the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2, and 3
Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, and 3
- Directive Principles of State Policy direct the State:
- To promote the welfare of the people by securing social economic and political justice and to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportuni-ties(Article 38).
- To separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State (Article 50).
- To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife (Article 48 A).
8. Which of the following are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy in the Constitution of India?
- To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor
- To make provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief
- To Protect the monuments of national importance
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
- Directive Principles of State Policy direct the State:
- To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A).
- To make provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief (Article 42).
- To protect monuments, places and objects of artistic or historic interest which are declared to be of national importance (Article 49).
9. Consider the following statements:
Directive principles of State Policy are :
- Non amendable
- Non justiciable
- Fundamental in the governance of the country
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3
- Directive principles of State Policy are fundamental in the governance of the country however they are not enforceable by courts(hence, non justiciable).
- Directive principles of State Policy can be amended. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list. They require the State:
- To secure opportunities for the healthy development of children (Article 39).
- To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A).
- To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A).
- To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife (Article 48 A).
- The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 added one more directive principle, which requires the State to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and opportunities (Article 38).
- The 97th Amendment Act of 2011 added a new directive principle relating to cooperative societies.
10. Which directive principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution ?
(a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
(b) Participation of workers in the management of industries
(c) Right to work, education and public assistance
(d) Securing living wage and human conditions of work to workers
Correct Answer: (b) Participation of workers in the management of industries
- The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list. They require the State:
- To secure opportunities for the healthy development of children (Article 39).
- To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A).
- To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A).
- To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife (Article 48 A).
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